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SABC 1 Programmes
AUGUST 2014
1’s AND 2’S
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19h30 – 20h00
FRIDAYS
LOCAL IKB (Multi)
“Masters of Spin”, a brand-new talent show in search of SA’s next superstar DJ and music
producer. A first-of-its-kind, MASTERS OF SPIN is a young, fast-paced, edgy and exciting new
entertainment reality format. A number of ‘new kids on the decks’ block from all over the
country will get an opportunity to battle it out in hope of becoming the next big thing on the
turntables.
Host: Thando Thabethe
Judges: DJ Spectacular and DJ Naves
16 & PREGNANT
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22h30 – 00h30 (Finishes on 19 August)
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REALITY (Foreign)
16 and Pregnant chronicles the journeys of seven pregnant teenagers as they and their families
deal with the pregnancy and birth.
100% YOUTH (Season 2)
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18h00 – 19h00
THURSDAYS
DOCUMENTARY SERIES (Loc)
The series entails 4 episodes of 48 minutes. Youth Culture is a documentary series that follows
the history and culture of traditional music and forms carried out by youth on the periphery of
mainstream society. The show seeks to understand what drives these youth to follow and
protect their heritage and carry out a legacy? Music and dance are forms of expression, and
Youth Culture will use these same forms of expression to drive the storytelling. The show will
showcase their talent, struggles, background and their journeys. This character-driven series
will comprise of stand alone episodes with an upbeat tempo and an interesting feel. It will allow
the voice of the youth to come through as well as the reality of the world they live in. Some of
the sub-topics the show will engage the youth on are: Arts & Culture, Heritage, Identity & Nation
Building and Social Values.
AN NUR-THE LIGHT
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06h15 – 06h30
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MUSLIM RELIGION
AN NUR-THE LIGHT is the faith specific magazine series of the Islamic community that services
the religious mandate of the channel to serve these communities and supports local content,
language, religious and spiritual issues of the country. At the same time it raises the moral
awareness in SA and raises issues of women, children and disability. The important events of the
year, both secular and religious, are considered where the faith of the community is celebrated.
AN NUR-THE LIGHT showcases, highlights, celebrates and informs the nation on Islamic faith.
Inserts alternate weekly and cover a variety of topics. The 7-minute inserts is further split into
profiles and issues. The profiles feature a 7-minute insert on people who live their religion such
as imams, sports stars, actors, business people, government ministers, the ordinary person in
the street etc. They are the embodiment of the religion and show us how they manage to live
the religion in their daily lives.
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (Year 2005)
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22h00 – 00h00
FRIDAY 08 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
A notorious cop-killer and mobster Marion Bishop (Laurence Fishburne) is unexpectedly brought
into the precinct during a blizzard on New Year's Eve, much to the dismay of police sergeant
Jake Roenick (Ethan Hawke). By nightfall, the remaining cops and prisoners find themselves
fighting for their lives against a group of rogue cops intent on taking down Bishop before he
testifies against them in the courtroom. Now it's up to the officers, secretaries, and inmates on
the inside to band together just to survive this one night.
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Ethan Hawke, Gabriel Byrne, John Leguizamo, Drea de Matteo
and Brian Dennehy
Director: Jean-Francois Richet
AUM
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05h00 – 05h02
MONDAYS
RELIGION
Hindu Devotion.
BAD KARMA (Year 2012)
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22h00 – 00h00
FRIDAY 01 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
Jack Molloy (Ray Liotta) was on the hard road to hell when a near-death experience snapped
him back to reality. These days, all Jack wants is to live an honest life, and support his beloved
wife. Then, one night, an encounter with his old partner Drake (Dominic Purcell) at a
convenience store turns Jack's life upside down in the blink of an eye. Now a wanted man, Jack
will be forced to confront his own shady past, and the psychotic Drake, if he ever hopes to prove
his innocence.
Starring: Ray Liotta, Dominic Purcell, Vanessa Gray, Andy McPhee, Celeste Cotton, and Brad
McMurray
Director: Suri Krishnamma.
BIG UP
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12h00 – 12h30
SUNDAYS
YOUTH MAGAZINE
A moral youth lifestyle magazine series celebrating young South Africans who take part in
helping their communities, the show will feature music videos featuring these young heroes
alongside clean-living South African pop stars. It will fuse popular and religious culture as a way
of telling stories about young heroes through the art of music and the visual medium of
television. Presented by Tshepo Howza Mosese
BONISANANI
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06h30 – 07h00
SUNDAYS
KIDS (Loc) (Rel)
Bonisanani is an outlook express platform of fun and friendship dedicated to change young
viewer’s expressions of their outlook on life, love, family and all the other things that happen
while you are not looking.
It is the first real, feel-good, be-good, do-good show without the goody-two-shoes image. It’s
about real life dilemmas and the things every young viewer needs to know as an individual, a
friend, a family member, a community builder and a proud South African. Bonisanani is a
modern genre combining reality youth talk with a classic real-life drama element including talent
search and a vibrant music variety element.
CHAT ROOM
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11h30 – 12h00
SUNDAYS
TALK SHOW (Loc)
The talk show explores issues of ethics and values that people, young and old, have to deal with
in their everyday lives. Each episode features two (two-member) debating teams that will argue
a moral issue. There's also an audience made of religious and moral subject experts, ordinary
viewers and celebrities. Presented by Sarah Thabethe
COMPASS
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05h00 – 05h02
WEDNESDAYS
RELIGION
Compass is a Christian devotion that reflects messages of peace, hope, and love from the
Christian community. Universal value driven messages are shared with the country to bring
hope and create avenues of inspiration to all. The setting of these Devotions is on location
where Christians are invited to deliver these messages.
CUTTING EDGE
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21h30 – 22h00 (Rep Fridays @ 11h00)
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CURRENT AFFAIRS (Loc)
Cutting Edge is an investigative programme for Africans produced by Africans in African
languages. The programme will depict the story of a South African youth by giving voice to the
previously voiceless youth of Mzansi.
DISKI MONDAYS
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22h00 – 23h00 (Rep Tues @ 12h00)
MONDAYS
SPORT (Loc)
It is regarded as the most interactive and best-informed soccer show in the land. It brings you all
the midweek and weekend soccer action – all the goals, the controversies and the talking points.
There are interviews with players, coaches and fans, as well as analysis from the experts. The
brilliant moments as well as the moments of madness are all showcased on the show.
EMZINI WEZINSIZWA
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10h30 – 11h00
MONDAY – FRIDAY
SITCOM (Loc)
The highly popular drama series, EMZINI WEZINSIZWA, is a hostel-based sitcom which revolves
around the antics of five adult males who have moved to Johannesburg either to work or
seeking employment.
Cast: Vusi Thanda, Roland Mqwebu, Shadrack Ngema, Jerry Phele and Jabulani Nkosi.
Director: Nyembezi Kunene.
FAN BASE (Season 3)
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18h00 – 18h30
FRIDAYS
MUSIC (Loc)
Fan Base is a playful, light-hearted and fun-filled music variety show, providing space for
interaction between musicians and fans in an intimate and fun way. Presented by Mxolisi
Zuluboy Majozi
FANTASTIC FOUR
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14h30 – 15h00
THURSDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
Reed Richards, Susan Richards, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm would each gain superpowers and
become the Fantastic Four. A group of aliens, called Skrulls would come to Earth to impersonate
and discredit the super powered group. Namor would kidnap Sue in order to marry her. The
Silver Surfer would arrive, followed closely by the planet eater Galactus. The Skrulls would
return with an enemy that has all of the Fantastic Four's powers, the Super-Skrull. Reed would
open a hole to the Negative Zone releasing Blastaar and Annihilus. Doctor Doom would force
Reed, Johnny, and Ben to do his bidding or else see Sue killed. Doom would eventually steal the
Silver Surfer's powers
FEATHER AWARDS 2013
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23h00 – 01h00
SUNDAY 03 August
VARIETY
The annual Feathers Awards blew out the roof at their 5th year anniversary celebration. It was a
night of Haute Couture, sizzling performances, and the Feather's Awards trademark - unbridled
sarcasm and pointed barbs. The ceremony was launched five years ago, paying tribute to
personalities across the entertainment, sports, and business fields who people in the gay and
lesbian community found inspirational, attractive, or just plain scandalous. A tongue-in-cheek
ceremony, the Feathers also pays homage to individuals or platforms that uplift the image and
situations of sexual minorities in South Africa. Amongst this year’s new categories, for example
was the Media of the Year - an award for a media platform that depicts and represents sexual
minorities in an empowering and positive light.
FRIENDS LIKE THESE
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18h00 – 19h00
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GAME SHOW (Loc)
This highly entertaining, people-based game show has something for everyone – great games,
tears and laughter, tension, suspense and jeopardy. Every week two teams of best friends, five
guys and five girls, take each other on in a series of challenges to win fantastic holiday prizes. To
win the holiday, the contestants compete in a series of solo challenges designed to test their
strategic and puzzle-solving skills. Each friend can only play one challenge, so you need to know
your friends’ strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the show, the winning team goes through
to play the final “Face To Face” game to see if they can secure their individual holiday tickets. It’s
an opportunity to prove how well your friends know you, as they answer questions about you in
front of the whole country.
It’s a fun-filled, fast-paced, tension-packed game show that’s guaranteed to yet again take South
African audiences by storm, as we up the stakes in the battle of the sexes!
GELEZA NATHI
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05h00 – 06h00
EVERYDAY
EDUCATIONAL BREAKFAST SHOW (Loc)
Geleza Nathi hosts some of South Africa’s best teachers who make learning fun and fresh, they
brighten brains early in the morning to prepare learners for the school day ahead. “Geleza Nathi
delivers core curriculum concepts across six subjects to grade 10 – 12 learners in Mzansi and
gets them equipped with knowledge to ace their exams at the end of the year. Geleza Nathi also
highlights classroom camaraderie and deals with the difficulties learners face in their final
schooling years. The show also features a tutoring service on Facebook where learners can ask
questions and interact directly with teachers.
Geleza Nathi is produced by Ya-Yebo-Yes for SABC Education.
GENERATIONS
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20h00-20h30 (Repeat 09h00 – 09h30)
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
SOAP
The backdrop of Generations is the advertising industry, with a storyline that celebrates the
dreams and aspirations of South Africans. As in all soaps, rivalry, treachery and blackmail
between siblings, friends and foes alike make Generations one of the most forceful dramas
South Africa has ever produced. Suspense, intrigue and tension are the order of the day as the
plot unfolds and romance influences relationships between warring parties.
GENERATIONS OMNIBUS
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10h00 – 12h00
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SOAP
The backdrop of Generations is the advertising industry, with a storyline that celebrates the
dreams and aspirations of South Africans. As in all soaps, rivalry, treachery and blackmail
between siblings, friends and foes alike make Generations one of the most forceful dramas
South Africa has ever produced. Suspense, intrigue and tension are the order of the day as the
plot unfolds and romance influences relationships between warring parties.
GOSPEL GOLD
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10h00 – 11h00
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RELIGIOUS MUSIC (Multi)
The popular and long-running gospel music show on SABC1, offers Mzansi fans a premier Gospel
music experience which focuses on taking gospel to the people. The show travels to various
regions of the country and does shoots on location. Gospel Gold also plays host to various
gospel music events and historical locations that serve as the heritage of gospel’s colourful
spectrum. Gospel Gold allows viewers to see, touch and hear the gospel experience by seeking
to affirm its heritage as the original Gospel music show. Presented by Sisanda Henna
IDENTITY (Season 2)
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11h00 – 11h30
SUNDAYS
MAGAZINE (Loc)
A multi-faith magazine series that is hip and techno-happening, sharing stories and encounters
of faith with the young people of Mzansi. The show focuses on shaping new ways in which youth
in the religious-spiritual world relate to one another as they seek to inquire who they are and
what makes their identity. As we enter the world of i-TECH, iPod, Ipad and all the new
abbreviations of what’s APPening, it is important for young South Africans to discover who they
are. Through mobile or internet, second screen viewing becomes the new cool as we share
some of the highlights of the religious and not-so-religious voices in the land. We learn, we
celebrate and we create our identity through our faith. The show represents the new sounds of
Sunday morning spirituality on Mzansi. Suave, with pizzazz and verve, Identity creates new ways
to share spiritual encounters. Presented by Mpumi Mbethe
IHAWU LE SIZWE
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20h30 – 21h30
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LOCAL DRAMA (Multi)
“Ihawu le Sizwe” is a high powered entertaining political thriller, similar to television series like
Prison Break, 24 and films like The Enemy of the State, The Manchurian Candidate and Endgame.
The drama series pits a young political scientist PhD student, Sihle Dlamini, against Aquarius - a
huge secret organisation that has been in play for over five decades. Sihle discovers a terrifying
link between the deaths of five prominent South Africans that leads her to believe that an evil
secret force is out to destabilize the country and assassinate the president. Her life is put in
danger so she decides to feign her own death and resurface with a new identity to try to stop
the heinous plot. Will Sihle find the strength to endure all the challenges directed towards her?
Will her new-found romantic relationship survive?
Cast includes: Tumi Ngumla (Sihle Dlamini); Mbulelo Grootboom (Dumisane Magwaza); Leroy
Gopal (Tongai Nandoro); Vatiswa Ndara (Thandeka Mazibuko Scott); Khabonina Qubeka
(Refiloe); Tinah Mnumzana (Silindile Mahlangu); Arthur Molepo (Thabo Makhura); Macks Papo
(Lehumo Marumo); Steven Jennings (Trevor Roberts) and, David Dennis (Sydney Davids).
IMANI
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06h00 – 06h15
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AFRICAN RELIGION
IMANI is a religious, cultural and spirituality programme that is an enlightening reality into what
sacred African teachings are to African children, their parents and elders. In all, its message
possesses the virtues and importance of faith, collective work, unity, purpose, community
cohesion and creativity. Paying homage to Mvelinqangi, Qamata or Modimo through special
prayers of adoration, honour and request rituals for specific things, are emphasised.
The programme aims to empower and enable the youth and generate moral rearmament while
it also outlines the religious dignity of the African faith, the African genius and its spirituality in a
celebratory manner.
IMANI is embraced by African scholars, religious leaders, youth and African institutions that see
it as a vehicle of entrenching African values and affirming the African persona.
The programme is recorded with bias to Nguni and other African languages. For further clarity,
English sub-titles are run. The voice-over is recorded in English, Sotho, Zulu or Xhosa, depending
on the slant of the content language.
IMIZWILILI
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12h30 – 13h30
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CHORAL MUSIC (Loc)
Highlighting youth choirs, Imizwilili presents choral groups in a fresh and exciting manner. It
takes choral music to greater heights by not only entertaining and informing viewers, but by also
celebrating and inspiring the youth. Presented by Lebo Leabile and Vee Mthembu
IRON MAN (Season 2)
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14h30 – 15h00
TUESDAYS
ANIMATED SERIES (Foreign)
Tony Stark is the head of a company that is under continual threat from evil forces such as the
Mandarin and Justin Hammer. Stark fights back by leading his own team of heroes as Iron Man
wearing armour that not only has the standard features of his regular armour, but can instantly
change into his specialized variants for stealth, space, underwater etc. Cast: Robert Hays, Jim
Cummings, James Avery, John Reilly, Dorian Harewood, Jennifer Darling and James Warwick.
Directed by Bob Arkwright and Dan Thompson
ISIDINGO (R)
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08h30 – 09h00
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
LOCAL SOAP
A daily serial set in a mining village. The structure of the mining community from the lowliest
workers to executive management reflects SA society as it is in the new millennium. The
characters and storylines deal with the issues which face ordinary South Africans in their daily
lives – their loves, fears, problems, heartaches and triumphs.
IZWI LABANTU
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05h00 – 05h02
TUESDAYS
RELIGION
African Traditional Devotion. Izwi LaBantu reflects messages of inspiration of faith and peace.
The important universal message of truth, non-violence, good conduct and our relationship with
the Divine Essence are reflected. Special days such as Earth day, AIDS Day and Arbor Day give
rise to important human values that African traditional religions focus upon.
JOURNEYS OF INSPIRATION
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05h00 – 05h02
THURSDAYS
RELIGION
The Jewish Voice represents messages of peace as well as common universal values of truth,
non-violence, good conduct and harmony from the Judaic perspective. Important celebrations
and events are commemorated within the Jewish calendar throughout the year and the
messages are shared with all. The important aspects of the Jewish faith are highlighted as well.
JUST ISPANI (Season 6)
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13h30 – 14h30 (Rep Thursdays @ 23h00)
TUESDAYS
EDUCATIONAL (Loc)
A day time program aimed primarily at youth who are about to enter the job market as well as
unemployed youth. It is also aimed at attracting a secondary audience of parents, guardians as
well as teachers who offer career guidance and life skills training to young people who are about
to embark on career oriented studies at a tertiary institution. The aim of the show is to inform
young people about opportunities available to them thereby enabling them to be economically
active. Presented by Mac Leshomo
KHUMBUL’EKHAYA (Season 10)
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21h00 – 22h00 (rep Wed @ 12h00)
WEDNESDAYS
REALITY (Loc)
A reality series tracking the journeys of real South African families who reunite or reconcile with
lost or estranged family members. Khumbul'ekhaya shows how through reconciliation and
forgiveness, broken or damaged relationships in our families can be healed and in the process,
heals our nation. Every show sparks laughter and tears as viewers reflect on their own family
relationships and are moved to implement positive change in their own homes. A heartwarming
show bringing stories from all corners of South Africa, Khumbul'ekhaya brings South Africans
back home! Presented by Andile Gaelesiwe
KIDS NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
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06h00 – 06h30
MONDAY – FRIDAY
KIDS
A News Show that brings topical news items to children in a style and language they understand.
The popular news programme covers news items in all Nguni languages, as well as Afrikaans,
Sepedi, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Setswana, and Sesotho.
KULCHA KWEST
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22h00 – 22h30
TUESDAYS
DOCU-REALITY (Loc)
Culture is our values, belief systems and way of life. Kulcha Kwest, as the name says takes young
people on a cultural quest. We witness emotional journeys through case studies, as they
experience, understand, engage and participate with their culture. The overall quest, at the end
of the journey, shows how we begin to infuse tradition and culture into our modern lifestyles, so
that it can evolve and still form an active part of our identity today. Culture can never be
something old and of the past. It has relevance today; the challenge is how we will allow it to
occupy our present.
The show involves young South Africans aged 18 to 30 as they go on a personal journey to
experience and understand their culture. Kulcha Kwest is filled with knowledge about different
South African cultures, traditions and practices, as well as the significance of preserving our
cultures as South Africans. Presented by Siyabonga Mdlalose
K’SHUBILE
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18h00 – 19h00
SUNDAYS
LOCAL REALITY (Multi)
Dog Eat Dog is the game show that really proves: it isn’t the taking part that counts but the
winning! A group of strangers go away for a day where they meet for the first time and undergo
a series of tests designed to demonstrate a range of skills. 6 of them are chosen to go to the
studio. The contestants need to ruthlessly exploit their knowledge of their competitors’
weaknesses in order to come out as Top Dog and win themselves the grand prize. The
contestants should have no qualms about stabbing their opponents in the back because if they
don’t watch out, someone will do it back to them! But they should be careful whom they step
on as they make their way to the top because there’s a twist at the end of the show, and they
can’t be sure whom they will meet on the way down.
LIVE IT
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13h30 – 14h00
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TALK SHOW (Loc)
LIVE IT is a youth health talk show which is brought across in a fun, educating, vibrant manner
keeping the youth interest throughout the series. It is a wellness, lifestyle and health show
targeted at youth aged between 16 and 34. Each programme is filmed on location around a
weekly topic or theme, and the roving set travels around the country. Every week, there are
case studies and guest experts on the topic, who speak of their personal experience in relation
to the subject under discussion. LIVE IT educates audience regarding health problems young
South Africans face and highlights how to recognize the symptoms of these health conditions.
On the show, we will offer advice and support for the diagnosis and treatment of these various
health conditions. We will give advice on general health and wellness and create a generation
who is well informed about their bodies and health problems, and empower them to live
balanced productive lives. Contact information of useful organizations features on the show and
will appear in information boxes at various points in each episode. Presented by Tsolo Maseko
LIVE-AMP (Season 16)
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21h00 – 22h00
FRIDAYS
MUSIC (Loc)
The popular Friday night music show on SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho with exciting features for viewers
including the following: the Top 5 Chart - where viewers are encouraged to vote for their
favorite video of the week; Live Amp Sessions - hanging out with artists in their own space; Live
Amp Shout Outs - the show goes to the viewers at various functions and in the streets to get
them to send shout outs and also request their favorite videos; Live Amp Vaults – is an oldschool throw back song selection; Wall of Fame - a video that has been voted no 1 for 6 weeks is
retired on the wall of fame; and Video Mixing featuring a popular DJ mixing videos live on air.
The show is presented by Luthando Shosha, DJ Warras and Pearl Thusi.
LUNCH TIME NEWS
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13h00 – 13h30
MONDAY – FRIDAY
Lunch Time News on SABC1 is offered in Nguni languages. IsiZulu News broadcasts Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. IsiXhosa News broadcasts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The News
Bulletin at 13h00 carries live crossings on breaking stories and studio guests as an when
necessary. It comprises local and foreign news coverage, Economics, Indicators and Sports.
MAKING MOVES (Season 6)
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13h30 – 14h30
MONDAYS
EDUCATIONAL (Loc)
Making moves is a show celebrating and profiling successful entrepreneurs. It uncovers their
motivations, challenges and obstacles along the way as well as their victories against all odds.
Most importantly, the show strives to derive benefit from the lessons they have learnt. The
show also encourages dialogue between entrepreneurs, companies and government agencies
created to assist the growth of entrepreneurship. Presented by Siya Mdlalose
MAMA JACK (Year 2005)
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21h00 – 23h00
SUNDAY 10 August
MOVIE (Loc)
Jack Theron (Leon Schuster) is his own worst enemy. He may be a nice guy, but his tendency to
clown around has always held him back in his career in film. In fact Jack's antics infuriate
American director John (Lionel Newton) so much that he decides to get rid of him by spiking his
drink at an official function.
Luckily his friend Shorty, a professional make-up artist, has a plan to help him evade capture, by
disguising him as a black lady named Mama. Then, in a case of mistaken identity, "Mama" finds
"herself" employed as a housekeeper for an American woman named Angela. Jack considers
fleeing the city before things get worse, until he discovers that Angela's fiancé is his archenemy
John. Now Jack has the perfect opportunity for a little payback and maybe even a chance to
clear his name. Cast: Leon Schuster, Mary-Ann Barlow, Alfred Ntombela, Jerry Mofokeng,
Shaleen Surtie-Richards. Directed by Gray Hofmeyr
MFOLOZI STREET
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20h30 – 21h00
MONDAYS
LOCAL DRAMA (Multi)
Every street is a story! When his parents are killed by a drunk driver, Lindani Yengwa returns to
the street in Daveyton where he grew up, to raise his ten year old sister and seek justice for the
death of his parents. He rediscovers the community that raised him, and forces them to
confront their own failure to embrace their freedom on the twentieth anniversary of the first
democratic elections in South Africa.
Cast includes: Hlubi Mboya (Sonto), Vatiswa Ndara (Portia), Jet Novuka (Dennis), Siyabonga
Hlophe (Fikile), Leshoko Sebotsane (Mtshidiso), Yule Masiteng (Mkhulu) and, Austin Shandu
(Lindani).
MILLINIUM MENACE (Year 1999)
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21h00 – 23h00
SUNDAY 03 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
Leon Schuster, South Africa's Mr Candid Camera, at his best! In this collection of gags, he teams
up with Desmond Dube to give you the funniest movie of the millennium as they rip-off South
Africans from all walks of life. "Leon Schuster, the Millennium Menace" will have you rolling with
laughter well into the next decade. Directed by Leon Schuster
MOESHA (Season 1-6)
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WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
SITCOM (Foreign)
"Moesha" is a sitcom that follows the life and times of a black teenager living in the Leimert Park
section of Los Angeles, CA. For years since her mother died, Moesha Mitchell has taken care of
her father Frank and younger brother Myles. So when a teacher at her school, Dee, marries
Frank, Moesha feels her territory being infringed upon by her new step mother. As time went
on, the two females of the house would learn to appreciate and cherish each other's presence.
Moesha's boy-crazy best friends Kim and Niecy as well as her eternally hungry neighbor and pal
Hakeem are there to support Mo throughout all of the drama she finds herself in. Andell, a local
smoothie shop owner, is another close confidante of Moesha's, lending her wisdom to the teen
when needed. Over the years, it was Frank who Moesha would clash with most. He has quite a
hard time witnessing his "pumpkin" all grown up and often hates her boyfriends, most notably
Q. After graduating from high school, Moesha attends classes at "Cal U" with Hakeem and Niecy,
and back at home, the entire family struggles with a startling revelation about Moesha's cousin,
Dorian. Cast: Brandy Norwood, Countess Vaughn, William Allen Young, Sheryl Lee Ralph,
Lamont Bentley, Marcus T. Paulk, Yvette Wilson, Shar Jackson, Ray J. Norwood, Fredro Starr.
Created by Sara V. Finney and Vida Spears
MR BONES (Year 2001)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
21h00 – 23h00
SUNDAY 17 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
What would happen if a white child with a couple of odd talents — one prophetic and one
malodorous — was found and raised by an appreciative, yet hapless African tribe? South African
director Gray Hofmeyr attempts to find out in his 2002 family-oriented comedy entitled Mr.
Bones. Shortly after surviving a plane accident, a mysterious youngster is discovered by the
Kuvuki tribe just as the babe is fending off a hungry lion with explosive flatulence. This deed duly
noted, the tribesmen adopt the child as one of their own and sometime later discover the boy
also has great skill in divining the future from reading bones — something the tribe considers a
greatly respected skill. Henceforth, the boy is dubbed Bones (as an adult, played by Leon
Schuster) and some years later he is ordered by the tribal king Tsonga to seek a previously
unknown heir Bones predicted to exist. Bones sets out to locate the heir, and decides that
touring golf pro Vince Lee (David Ramsey) is the man, much to the consternation and
protestations of Lee's agent, as well as a gambler with a lot of money at stake in Vince's
victorious appearance at a local tournament.
MR BONES 2 (Year 2008)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
21h00 – 23h00
SUNDAY 24 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
The story of Hekule is about the King of Kuvukiland who is given a gemstone by the dying Kunji
Balanadin. The stone is cursed and causes Hekule to become possessed by the spirit of the
mischievous Kunji. It is up to Mr Bones, the royal witch doctor to cure his King and get rid of this
cursed stone by returning the gem to its home in an Indian fishing village. Cast: Leon Schuster,
Leeanda Reddy, Tongayi Chirisa, Kaseran Pillay, Meren Reddy, Keith Gendadoo. Directed by
Gray Hofmeyer
MY WORLD (Season 3)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
21h00 – 22h00
MONDAYS
REALITY (Loc)
My World Series is a celebration of the creative discipline and the burning need for selfexpression, community and pride.
My World Series 3 delves deeper into characters and explore their worlds. It goes bigger and
focuses on big names - giving them a human face. The series also explore their successes,
disappointments and even contradictions at times. It will include other racial groups and cover
peri-urban areas.
This new season of the show will also connect viewers through interactive networks such as:
Hosted Face Book Group; Live Twitter and MX It Discussion and Comments; and, Host Twitter
updates.
MZANSI INSIDER
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
09h00 – 10h00
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
BREAKFAST SHOW (Loc)
A fresh breakfast show on SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho, exploring Mzansi’s Pop Culture from a youth
perspective. The show tackles broad magazine, and entertainment content, perfectly pitched for
a relaxed Saturday & Sunday mornings. Mzansi Insider is a platform that directly reflects what’s
on the youths’ mind - from what they are reading, watching, surfing on the net or listening to on
radio. The breakfast show reflects on home-grown talent, from celebrities, to professionals, to
shining the spotlight on ordinary South Africans doing extraordinary things.
NOTHING FOR MAHALA (Year 2013)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
21h00 – 23h00
SUNDAY 31 August
MOVIE (Loc)
Axe Gumede is all about the Benjamin’s and the Randelas. An up-and-coming property agent, he
is desperate to make his mark in life and believes that one has to spend money to make it. The
only problem is that he’s spending a lot more than he’s making, driving the flashy car and trying
to live up to the Motsepes. This extravagant lifestyle gets him into trouble with loan sharks and
through a series of mishaps with the law.
His fast-paced career is rudely interrupted when he gets sentenced to 200 hours of community
service at a nursing home. There, he meets and gets assigned to Hendrik, a grumpy old man who
spent his life chasing money and now finds himself miserable and alone. Their story is a comic
clash of cultures spiced up with hard-hitting life lessons.
At the retirement community, Axe finds himself intrigued by the beautiful manager, Reneilwe,
whose value system is totally different to his. Being in a world where people are the most
valuable resource, Axe finds his own worldviews regularly challenged. But, due to his
moneymaking instinct and his growing debt, he negotiates a deal that compromises the wellbeing of the residents, causing Reneilwe to lose all faith in him. Cast: Thapelo Mokoena, Jamie
Bartlett, Bonnie Lee Bouman, Casper de Vries, Desmond Dube, Mmabatho Montsho, Dorothy
Masuka, Lillian Dube, Krijay Govender, Kenneth Nkosi, Zakeeya Patel. Directed by Rolie Nikiwe
NOW OR NEVER
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
18h00 – 18h30 (Rep Wed @ 11h00)
MONDAYS
We all reach a tipping point at least once in our lifetime. This is the stage where we finally dig
deep within ourselves to search for answers. This is the point when we drop everything to
pursue that elusive dream. It’s that time when we are forced to take decisions that could change
or make or break our lives forever. It’s a decision we take for better or for worse all in the name
of bringing about much needed change. This is the point when we start living out stubborn
dreams and chasing obstinate goals. It is about when WE ALL REACH A NOW OR NEVER
MOMENT!
REAL GOBOZA
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
19h30 – 20h00
SATURDAYS
MAGAZINE (Loc)
The lifestyle magazine show offers the closest distance between our viewers and their
celebrities! It is a slick, glossy, fun and fast paced show about beautiful people and what they
are up to. The show walks a fine line between humorous gossip and tacky gossip. Real Goboza
exposes Mzansi viewers to an “in-depth” and sometimes intrusive look into the sublime lives of
our celebrities. Filled with dazzling events, interesting gossip, scoops, profiles, spoofs, fashion,
lifestyle and much more, the show is an action packed weekly presentation of Mzansi’s fast,
trendy glam and entertainment life. Presented by Phat Joe, Sinazo Yolwa and Amanda du Pont
REFLECTIONS ON FAITH
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
05h00 – 05h02
FRIDAYS
RELIGION
Reflections of faith are messages of inspiration, peace and love that are shared with the
community. These reflect important universal, human values where scholars and leaders of the
faith share joy and inspiration to all South Africans.
ROOTS (Season 9)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
17h30 – 18h00(rep Sundays @12h30)
SATURDAYS
MUSIC (Loc)
A local traditional music show that caters for traditional and indigenous music genres in South
Africa It is designed to provide valuable entertainment and fulfill a national concern for the
preservation of culture as expressed in the milieus of art, music and dance. Roots showcase the
various genres of traditional and indigenous music. It is a mixture of education and
entertainment. Presented by Tebogo Mahlaela and Ngizwe Mchunu
SELIMATHUNZI
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
19h30 – 20h00
TUESDAYS
VARIETY (Loc) (Multi)
SABC1's popular locally-produced variety series regularly travels to all the regions in the country,
spotlighting special events and glamorous functions. It highlights the latest trends, fads and
fashions. In response to viewer letters and requests, the Selimathunzi presenters and crew
attend local functions around the country - from 21st birthday parties to matric farewell dances.
In the "Dreams Can Come True" insert, viewer requests are granted on a merit basis. Presented
by Zizo Beda and Lunga Shabalala
SES’TOP LA (Season 2)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
19h30 – 20h00
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
LOCAL SITCOM (Multi)
From the creator and producers of the multi-award winning comedy, City Ses’la, SABC1 presents
the spin off; Ses’ Top La. Laughter continues with ghettolicious Phumzile (played by Busi Lurayi)
and the Themba played by Mandla N! The couple has now moved up from the city to the
greener pastures of Sandton, where they meet a whole new set of crazy characters that become
a part of their new lives. Packed to the brim with the same side-splitting, award-winning humour
from City Ses’la, Ses’ Top La sees our couple having to grow up without the safety net of their
former friends, navigate their way through all the ups and downs of married life, owning an upmarket apartment, ‘keep up with the Jones’ and everything in between. The question is… can
they afford the high life?
SHIFT
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
11h00 – 12h00
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
EDUCATIONAL (Loc)
Shift is carefully formulated to get viewers thinking and talking about shifting their mindsets and
changing their attitudes. The show is fast moving, jazzy and up beat. Its aim is to influence
attitudes and behavioral changes amongst unemployed, unmotivated and insecure audiences.
Shift provides a forum for discussion on a variety of subjects; finance, self esteem,
entrepreneurship, empowerment, health, success stories, parenting, gender, education,
tourism, environment, technology, arts, culture and social issues.
Guests on Shift includes role models in all arenas from social to political; from financial to
psychological; young achievers are also showcased, any young person going places. Shift inspires
others in their quest for achievement.
The presenters on Shift are Aaron Moloisi, Rhulani Baloyi and Kamohelo Bombe.
SHREDS & DREAMS (Season 2)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
20h30 – 21h00
FRIDAYS
LOCAL DRAMA
In the second series of the local drama series our characters, Nonto, Lefika, Yoliwsa and Annette
go on a journey that challenges all of their false perceptions of power, control, love and courage.
Through facing their issues rather than escaping them, they learn what they are truly made of
and start to transcend the negative cycles of their past.
Cast includes: Linda Sokhulu (Lefika), Gugu Masondo (Nonto), Lerato Mvelase (Yoliswa), Anelisa
Phewa (Mthunzi), Wyne van Rooyen (Duayne), Vuyelwa Maluleke (Sosha), Bhekisizwe Mahlawe
(Nkanyiso), Zuki Matola (Annette), and Matshepo Siekaopi (Chloe).
SIYAKHOLWA
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
06h00 – 06h30
SUNDAYS
KIDS (Loc Current Affairs)
The presentation of the programme is to create an environment to work together to produce a
series of foundational, educational, innovatively creative television programmes for children of
the 5-9 year old age group . This pioneering educational children’s programme will target young
parents and their children of this foundation years. The programme will use puppets and live
action that draw on South African culture and traditions to help children optimally develop their
social, emotional and intellectual capacities, regarding moral education and value.
SKEEM SAAM (Season 3)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
18h30 – 19h00
MONDAY - FRIDAY
DRAMA (Loc)
Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. It examines the plight of
today’s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning into manhood. The
underlying premise for the local drama series is that real men are made, not born. Teenage
boys naturally challenge themselves. They wish to find out what their limits are. Lizo will explore
his journey in a safe way but Kwaito and Tbose will take life-threatening risks. Who will survive
to see his 21st birthday? Who will grow into a healthy, responsible man? What are the
responsibilities to fathers, uncles, teachers, and neighbours towards shaping the next
generation of men?
The series takes a close look at the lives of three teenage boys and their families. It examines
how these boys deal with issues of masculinity, gender relations, relationships, self esteem, etc.
Cast includes: Clement Maosa "Kwaito", Cornet Mamabolo "Tbose", Patrick Seleka "Katlego,"
Africa Tsoai "Mr. Maputla," Harriet Manamela "Mrs. Maputla," Eric Macheru "Leeto," Shoki
Sebotsane “Mrs Kunutu,” Lydia Mokgokoloshi ”Granny," Paulina Mothlatswi “Mapitsi,” Lesego
Marakalla “Rachel Kunutu” Skhumbuzo Mbatha “Meneer Manaka” and Bongani Masondo "Baby
Maker."
SKYROOM LIVE (Season 3)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22h00 – 23h00
SATURDAYS
MUSIC SHOW
A music show that presents an entirely fresh and innovative way to view live performances, Sky
Room Live is a thrilling new event to hit South Africa's music scene. The show features live
performances by some of South Africa’s leading artists, broadcasted live onto social networks
like Facebook and Twitter or simply on the Sky Room website.
SOCCER ZONE
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22h00 – 23h00
MONDAYS
SPORT (Loc)
It’s regarded as the most interactive and best-informed soccer show in the land. Soccer zone
brings you all the midweek and weekend soccer action – all the goals, all the controversies, all
the talking points. There are interviews with players, coaches, fans and analysis from the
experts. The brilliant moments as well as the moments of madness are all showcased on the
show. Nothing escapes the prying cameras from Soccer zone. Presented by Thomas Mlambo
SOKHULU AND PARTNERS
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22h00 – 23h00
THURSDAYS
LEGAL DRAMA (Loc)
Sokhulu & Partners is a local legal drama series which explores all aspects of the South African
Constitution and Bill of Rights and how they apply in practice. The television series aims to
popularize constitutionality and the workings of the Constitutional Court by giving the law a
human face. Viewers will be enticed to enter into the corridors of justice and democracy in a
compelling way.
The series is set in the legal practice of the Sokhulu brothers in Johannesburg. The majority of
the cases they handle, land up in the Constitutional Court.
SOUL CITY (Season 12)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
20h30 – 21h00
TUESDAYS
DRAMA SERIES (Loc)
Soul City is a real-life television drama which focuses on health and development issues which
mirror those of the South African population. It weaves real-life stories to make it authentic for
the millions of people who have grown to trust the powerful messages of this wildly popular
programme.
SPORTSBUZZ 2014
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
06h30 – 07h00
FRIDAYS
KIDS (Loc)
A programme for the whole nation, SportzBuzz jumps from elite schools with all the facilities, to
rural schools in squatter camps, with less than nothing but a spirit to compete and a yearning to
develop. The programme is about showcasing young talent no matter the colour, or the sport.
SPORTS @ 10
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22h00 – 23h00
WEDNESDAYS
SPORT
The current affairs magazine show covers headline stories in sport and interviews with sports
personalities who will provide insight into the stories behind the headlines. The show previews
upcoming local and international fixtures and profile some of the greatest names in the game.
Sport Preview Show will present sports issues in a hot, witty, contemporary and vibrant manner,
whilst addressing all the important and controversial issues in sport. The show is presented by
Thomas Mlambo.
STEVE HARVEY SYNDICATED SHOW (Season 1)
TX TIME:
16h30 – 17h30
TX DATE:
MONDAY - FRIDAY
GENRE:
TALK SHOW (Foreign)
Steve Harvey is a daytime show hosted by TV personality, comedian, radio show host and bestselling author, Steve Harvey. Each weekday in his new multi-topic show, Harvey will talk to real
people with real issues and bring his funny, fresh, and insightful approach to everyday problems.
Drawing from his varied life experiences, Harvey will entertain, inform and inspire, covering a
vast range of relatable topics such as marriage, dating, finance, parenting, workplace issues,
friendship and the daily dramas we face throughout our lives, all with his unique comedic spin.
Hosted by Steve Harvey
STICKS AND STONES
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
20h30 – 21h00
WEDNESDAYS
LOCAL DRAMA (Multi)
“Sticks and Stones” is a story of a woman taking the power into her own hands and entering a
traditional male dominated domain. While there are elements of love, suspense and intrigue,
the story looks at the issues relating to urban environment, housing and human settlement and
green technologies that have potential to change the construction industry. Palesa is
unemployed, undervalued and under pressure. She lives in a shack with her grandmother. When
an accidental dropping of a paraffin lamp leads to a raging fire that kills her neighbour’s
children, Palesa is driven to explore alternative means of building. She pulls on her gumboots
and enters the construction industry.
Cast includes: Talitha Ndima as Palesa; Moliehi Makobane as Lebo; Nandi Nyembe as Patience;
Litha Booi as Lwazi; Mmarona Kgwele as Mbali; Tango Ncetezo as Thami; Dumisani Dlamini as
Crocodile; Linda Sebezo as Mama J, and Welile Nzuza as Vusi.
STUMBO STOMP AMAPANTSULA
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
18h00 – 18h30
TUESDAYS
LOCAL IKB MAG
SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho introduces the world’s biggest pantsula competition, Stumbo Stomp
amaPantsula, now in a television show format with over R350 000 prizes to be won. The dance
music show is set up to be a battle, both literally and figuratively. On a set styled to resemble a
boxing ring. Each week brings together challengers in an epic battle of choreographed pantsula
moves to see who will impress the judges the most and walk away with the R25000 cash prize,
and advance as the following week’s Champions.
Hosted by SAMA award winning musician IFani
Judges: Chomee and Buru Mohlabane
SUNDAY CHILLAS
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
13h00 – 14h00
SUNDAYS
MUSIC (Loc)
Sunday Chillas is an inspirational and insightful show about soul musicians who have broken the
limits of the music industry and set their own trends. The show reveals their B-side: Who they
are in private. The difficulties they face in their lives and how they use these challenges to create
their music. Sunday Chillas is a 48 minute show composed of a guest interview, 6 music videos
and 3 inserts.
Presented by Kedebone Mkhabela and Kay Sibiya
SUNDAY LIVE
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
19h30 – 20h00
SUNDAYS
CURRENT AFFAIRS
A special news broadcast series that is a live bi-lingual English and IsiZulu News Current Affairs
show aimed at previewing/discussing all matters related to the South African Nation. This series
provides deep insight into matters of national importance that impact on the health of our
democracy as wide-ranging as Politics, Elections, Policy matter in Parliament, Education and
Economics. Hosted by Tumelo Mothotoane
TAKALANI SESAME
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
07h30 – 08h00
MONDAY - FRIDAY
KIDS
The local version of the UK’s Sesame Street targets 90% of preschoolers aged 3 to 6 years, who
have little or no access to formal Early Childhood Development programmes. This show covers
the school curriculum based on numeracy, literacy and life skills.
TAKE ME OUT
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
21h00 – 22h00
TUESDAYS
LOCAL IKB REALITY
The most entertaining dating show South Africa has ever seen! The hour long, 13 episode show
promises laughter, wit, fun and more. The aim of the show is for a single male to do his best to
impress a line-up of 30 single female participants. Unimpressed females will turn off their white
lights. 3 rounds of eliminations will determine whether the bachelor selects 1 female participant
to go out on a date with or whether he will leave the show empty-handed (blackout). Hosted by
Phat Joe Kambule
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
08h30 – 09h00
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
Four pizza-loving mutated turtles emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers of New York City
and use their martial-arts skills as crime-fighters. Voices: Jason Biggs, Sean Astin, Greg Cipes,
Rob Paulson, Mae Whitman, Hoon Lee, Kevin Michael Richardson and Nolan North.
TEENAGERS ON A MISSION (Season 5)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
16h00 – 16h30
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
KIDS (Loc)
The science and technology show begins when Mr E, a frequency of energy from the future
contacts Thami and Nolwazi and informs them that they need to find a theory to save the earth
and future from destruction. The children soon realize that everything is connected; energy is a
vibration in everything, even music. Through their journeys they learn about life and themselves
and how important communication is. Life orientation lessons meet science when Thami
doesn’t know how to communicate with a girl in school that he likes. All sorts of weird
happenings take place when the blueprints of the teleportation device are stolen.
“Tomz, part factual, part fictional with some drama, comedy and science fiction will be
broadcast in a fair spread of Xhosa, Sotho, Sepedi, English and Zulu with full subtitles in English”
THE AFTER PARTY
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
23h00 – 04h30
DAILY
MUSIC
The After Party is a music download platform, which provides television viewers with access to
thousands of legal songs for download as Ring-tones, Caller tunes, Video tones or Full tracks.
The show will be delivered in a format of specially branded television short-and-long-form
properties aired on a daily basis. Each property is designed for a specific audience and music is
made available for the audience to download on demand. Music genres such as hip-hop, house,
Afro pop, jazz, pop, gospel and others will be featured in the series.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
08h00 – 08h30
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
SOAP
In this popular daytime soapie, the lives of both Forrester and Spectra families intermingle
through generations, leading to romance, passion, heartbreak and intrigue in the storyline as
vivid and exciting as today's gossip headlines.
THE CLEANER (Year 2007)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22h00 – 00h00
FRIDAY 22 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
When a man who specializes in cleaning crime scenes washes away the evidence of a murder
before the crime is reported, he soon becomes drawn into a deadly mystery in this thriller.
Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendez, Luis Guzman, Ed Harris,
Keke Palmer and Robert Forster
THE CONTRACTOR (Year 2007)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22h00 – 00h00
FRIDAY 15 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
Former sniper James Dial (Wesley Snipes) has carried around the ghosts of his last botched job
ever since he failed to kill the leader of a worldwide terrorist group. After leaving the business
and enduring a long exile in Montana, word gets out that the British government’s holding the
same terrorist in captivity. James Dial is wooed back via the opportunity to make good on his
initial failure. What Dial doesn't know is that he'll soon be framed for murder, putting him on
the run in London's underbelly with the British police hot on his heels. Alone and distrustful, Dial
claims only one ally: a twelve-year-old girl who aids him in hunting down proof of his innocence.
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Eliza Bennett, Charles Dance, Velizer Binev, Lena Headey, Ralph Brown.
Directed by Josef Rusnak
THE DEAL (Year 2006)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
22h00 – 00h00
FRIDAY 29 August
MOVIE (Foreign)
Christian Slater, Selma Blair, Angie Harmon and Robert Loggia star in a gripping tale of
assassination, deception and corruption set in the high-stakes world of corporate investment
and international oil trading. With America at war and in the grip of a crippling fuel crisis, Wall
Street analyst Tom Hanson (Slater) agrees to broker a lucrative deal between a Russian oil cartel
and his investment firm's biggest client, led by cold-blooded CEO Jared Tolson (Loggia). While
juggling his growing attraction to newly hired associate, Abby Gallagher (Blair) a Harvard
graduate who wants to save the world and has an innovative idea for helping those seeking
alternative energy sources further their research. The snake pit of Wall Street is the last place
she wants to be, but Gordon convinces her that his company can make her alternative energy
dream a reality (because the company can make money by doing so). Tom learns all is not what
it seems with the deal. Digging deeper, he and Abby soon find themselves trapped in a
dangerous web of treachery and murder that will keep you guessing until the very end. Directed
by Harvey Kahn
THE LINK (Season 3)
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
18h00 – 18h30
WEDNESDAYS
LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE (Loc)
The link is a powerful, exciting, socially relevant and empowering lifestyle movement targeted at
18 - 28 year old South African women. The property offers a one stop shop for everything the
trendy and aspirational woman needs in this social media regulated world we live in. So if it's
fashion trends you are after, the hottest red carpet events, screen melting hunks of the week,
local and international entertainment news - The Link is designed exclusively for you. Presented
by Lerato Kganyago
YILUNGELO LAKHO 2014
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
13h30 – 14h30 (rep Mondays @12h00)
FRIDAYS
The show aims to inform and educate consumers on their rights and provide advice. Every
Friday we focus on a particular topic for the entire hour - kicking off with an insert which serves
as a background/scene setter piece on the topic we will be tackling, after which our studio
guests/experts or commentators on that particular topic will discuss and dissect the issue being
discussed and provide analysis and insight for the benefit of our viewers. Telephone lines are
open during the show for viewers to participate. Presented by Sisanda Jonas and Alicia Jali
YU GI OH
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
14h30–15h00(repeat Sat & Sun @ 07h00)
MONDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
Yu-Gi-Oh is a show about a boy named Yugi Moto and his alter-ego who lives in his pendant
known as the Millennium Puzzle, Yami Yugi, who plays a card game known as Duel Monsters.
However, everything is not so simple. The game of Duel Monsters originates in ancient Egypt,
and the monsters in the cards are based off real monsters. Also, the Millennium Puzzle holds
several powerful secrets that several people want to get their hands on. As the series
progresses, Yugi is given the task of awakening Yami Yugi's lost memories and laying his spirit to
rest, while facing deadly enemies.
ZAZIWA 2
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
19h30 – 20h00 (Rep 14h00)
THURSDAYS
MUSIC SHOW (Loc)
Zaziwa will give viewers a chance to get to know their favourite celebrities through the music
that has helped shape their lives. This is music that is reminiscent of the particular celebrity’s life
experiences such as their childhood, first kiss, difficult times, and time spent with family, their
travels and any other life experience or memory that would be triggered by a specific song.
Zaziwa will also feature one-on-one studio interviews with these celebrities as they take viewers
through their interesting journeys supported by music videos from their musical influences.
Presented by Actress, television presenter and Radio DJ – Pearl Modiadie
ZHENG HE VOYAGE
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
14h30 – 15h00
WEDNESDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
In year 1405, Zheng He’s first voyage started. Over special envoy of Ming Dynasty's Emperor,
Zheng He completed 7cross-Indian Ocean voyages with a fleet of as many as 28,000 sailors and
200 boats. Starting from southern China, his fleet sailed to more than 30 island and coastal
nations in Southeast Asia (such as India and Sri Lanka), Middle East (such as Saudi Arabia and
Egypt) and Africa (such as Kenya and Mozambique Channel).
ZORRO GENERATION Z
TX TIME:
TX DATE:
GENRE:
14h30 – 15h00
FRIDAYS
KIDS (Foreign)
This version of the Zorro story features a descendent of the original Zorro, named Diego De La
Vega as the original Zorro, fighting crime and the corrupt government of Pueblo Grande in a
near-future setting. He rides a motorcycle called the Tornado–Z (after the original Zorro's horse)
and wields the Z–Weapon, a multi–purpose laser weapon which can act as a gun, sword or whip.